temple of a thousand faces by john shors

Riding a war elephant or gliding naked through a pool of waterlilies. John Shors vividly recreates the world of 12th century Angkor Wat with his breathtaking descriptions, and packs it with a powerful tale of danger and revenge that had me hooked. 'A gripping love story with a mystical quality that is utterly beguiling. Highly recommended.' - Historical Novels Review this novel is destined to be a blockbuster. 'An epic, extraordinary novel about love, beauty, and war, Temple of a Thousand Faces is sure to please.' - Sandra Gulland, bestselling author of Mistress of the Sun Moving from a poor fisherman's family whose sons find the courage to take up arms against their oppressors, to a beautiful bride who becomes a prize of war, to an ambitious warrior whose allegiance is torn- Temple of a Thousand Faces is an unforgettable saga of love, betrayal, and survival at any cost.īut here are some independent reviews of my new novel, Temple of a Thousand Faces: Meanwhile, Cham King Indravarman rules with an iron fist, pitting even his most trusted men against each other and squashing any hint of rebellion. Exiled from their homeland, he and his mystical wife Ajadevi set up a secret camp in the jungle with the intention of amassing an army bold enough to reclaim their kingdom and free their people.

When his land is taken by force, Prince Jayavar of the Khmer people narrowly escapes death at the hands of the conquering Cham king.

There, in a story set nearly a thousand years ago, an empire is lost, a royal love is tested, and heroism is reborn. Now with Temple of a Thousand Faces, he brings to life the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, an unrivaled marvel of ornately carved towers and stone statues. In his international bestseller Beneath a Marble Sky, John Shors wrote about the ancient passion, beauty, and brilliance that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Temple of a thousand faces by john shors